HTS Codes / Chapter 96

9608.40.40.00

With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead

Duty rates

General (MFN)

6.6%

Special programs

Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.3% (JP)

Column 2 (non-MFN)

41.5%

Unit of quantity

gross

“General” applies to imports from most trading partners under normal trade relations. “Special” lists products eligible for reduced or duty-free treatment under programs like GSP, USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or individual free-trade agreements. “Column 2” applies to imports from countries without normal trade relations (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Chapter 96

Miscellaneous manufactured articles (Section XX — Miscellaneous manufactured articles)